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RF03 HKV

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HKV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,239 miles

Front wheels different size to rear wheels.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres 205 and rear 215

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,724 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6 -2mm tread.

Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,246 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3-4mm tread.

Corrosion around exhaust joint.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,404 miles

adjusted offside and nearside h/lamp alignment (were too high) fitted new bulb to o/s/r fog lamp

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,108 miles

sighs of damage to o/s & n/s front floor.

Fail 30 May 2006 21,108 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sighs of damage to o/s & n/s front floor.

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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RF03 HKV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF03 HKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF03 HKV registered?

RF03 HKV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is RF03 HKV safe to buy?

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